Warehouse Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• University degree in business, with a focus on manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, supply chain management, inventory control, or materials management, preferred
• 5 years of direct work experience in a warehouse management function or supply chain management position.
• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse management, and transportation management.
• Direct knowledge of WHMIS and other safety systems.
• Familiar with enterprise-level track-and-trace systems, as well as implementation experience.
• Experience with radio frequency ID systems (RFID), bar code systems, and electronic data interchange (EDI) may be required.
• Strong knowledge of Epicor Eclipse, as well as Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in managing third-party logistics providers.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse documentation, with good writing skills.
• Ability to interpret and act upon complex instructions.
• Solid project management skills are essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good financial and business awareness.
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team.
• Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills.
• Team leadership and teambuilding abilities.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, and tact.
• Persuasive, motivational, and persistent.
• Excellent planning and resource allocation skills.

Responsibilities

• Day to day operational management and direction of our warehouse and delivery team.
• Continual review and improvement of processes and procedures related to material movement, in collaboration with sales and purchasing management.
• Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to improve the efficiency and effective flow of inventory, accuracy of customer shipments and inventory levels and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
• Manage an annual maintenance budget and assist with a capital investment plan for warehousing functions and premises and fleet maintenance across the Windsor operation.
• Supervise a team of warehouse employees, including hiring, delegation, training, coaching, performance evaluation and disciplinary actions.
• Analyse departmental operations, identify areas requiring improvement and implement appropriate operational changes, as mutually agreed upon.
• Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and hazardous materials.
• Coordinate activities by setting priorities, scheduling & delegating work assignments accordingly.
• Develop strategic performance metrics and targets that are consistent with company goals.
• Ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations.
• Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Handle internal and external customer complaints and comments as related to warehouse and delivery operations.
• Translate strategic goals into practical actions.
• Other duties as required by the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Career path
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Employee paid disability